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page 9 Griffin news writer Erin Hurley reports on the selection process in the ongoing quest for a vice president of Student Affairs. page 2 Colleen Dougherty reports on Public Safety's positive relocation into the basement of Bosch Hall. The move facilitates office accesibility and contributes to heightened awareness and campus security. It is the opinion of one viewpoints columnist that an insufficient number of Buffalonians actually live in the downtown area. Only population movement into the city will permit Buffalo to grow and prosper. As a Griffin feature columnist and the star of her own world, Melissa Lang remarks on the nostalgia of Halloween centering on a "kids rule" mentality. However, the Communications According to Nelson, the budget committee is trying to pull together numbers which indicate what kind of a load each faculty member is carrying, so as to know how many students they have, how many courses they teach, and how many sections. "Right now, it's clear to me that the average student load for each faculty member should be greater than it is right now," he stated. "Until we know that, we can't estimate in terms of the number of full time and adjunct faculty that must be cut." Nelson said, "I'm operating on the assumption that there will be some cuts. I think we'll be further along in the year before it's clear as to how many (faculty will be cut) because it relates to other pieces in the budget process." for up to five years at either half time at half pay or quarter time at one quarter pay. You can then save much money and that can be funneled back into somebody else's salary." As the semester progresses, the anxiety about possible faculty cuts due to budget constraints has not been relieved. Rev. Patrick Lynch S.J., associate professor of Religious Studies and Faculty Senate chair stated that the unresolved question of job loss continues to be a factor that affects faculty attitudes. "I think the faculty, at least the faculty who are directly af- Photo by ASHLEY DORCELY Facuity members wonder what the future holds in store. "In this case," Lynch explains, "the person may choose to teach Lynch added, "It was my impression that Dr. Nelson and Father Cooke would notify faculty as soon as possible simply so that they would have time to go on the job market." Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., and Dr. Herbert Nelson, vice president of Academic Affairs are certainly looking for any and all suggestions to try to prevent cuts, especially of young faculty. For example, some of the 83 percent of tenured faculty have been encouraged to take a yearlong sabbatical or teach half of a course load which constitutes receiving half pay and the same benefits. The other option is that senior faculty planning to retire in two years enroll in the NRP program.fected, are very anxious about their jobs; they're also anxious about their career futures if some do lose their job; they are anxious about finding another job. It would be most helpful that they know as soon as possible whether they're going to be able to stay." byBenRrass Griffin News Reporter by Katie Dettman Griffin News Reporter Winter Student Center becoming reality page 13 This past weekend's four game volleyball winning streak maj lead Canisius to its first victorious season in Golden Griffin volleyball history. naee16 page 16 News 1-5 Editorial 4 Viewpoints 6-7 Features 8-11 Gobbledeygook 12 Sports 13-16 Sleep much? Writer Rob Schufult explains that socialization deprives students of much needed slumber. page 9 Desiring an escape to a foreign land? Get the scoop on the Study Abroad educational and cultural experience and go on a journey of self-discovery. Joe Van Volkenburg, associate campus minister, was one of the people who attended. Van Volkenburg saw the Forum as a positive experience. "[It was] helpful to gather as a community... "I think Father Cooke has good direction," he said. "It's exciting to be part of it Referring to the long range strategic plan, Cooke advised, "If we buy the vision, then every one of us has to take responsibility for recruiting students." Bonaventure." "There can be no gimmicks," he admonished, reminding everyone that the goal is quality education. "It's not something that's going to be easy," he admitted. As the autumn sports season draws to a close, the Men's soccer team proved themselves much improved as they defeated Marist 4-3 last Friday. Matt Watters, President of the USA, commented on the fact that, with the renovations of both Bosch and Frisch Halls as well as Palisano Pavilion in recent years, the amount Elevators used by members of the Canisius community unable to use the stairways will be upgraded as well as the restrooms and entranceways, which are "not very inviting and hard to find," said Smith. Also, Smith commented that, "additional club space is needed because of the constraint that a lot of the clubs have with sharing." But all plans are tentative, and nothing final has been determined yet. Those present at the meeting will meet again in the next two weeks to further discuss the plans. Matters discussed at the meeting included lack of space on campus for student clubs, lack of storage needed by Chartwells Food Service and plans to bring the builiding up to code with the 1988 Americans with Disabilities Act. Among those present at the meeting were Brian Smith, Director of the Student Center; Gary Lou from the Purchasing Department; Paul Meyer from the Physical Plant; Dr. Roth of the Student Services Department and Dr. Wall of Student Affairs. Three student members of the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) were also present at the meeting. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the first meeting regarding the proposed Student Center renovations was held. See Student Center page 2 "We need to sell the image of Canisius College," he told those gathered, but "We're not going to engage ourselves in cut-throat price-cutting with Niagara and St. Cooke described the present student body as composed of "poor and middle class students]." "We are not getting our share of the students who can afford to pay full tuition," he conceded. In addition to attracting more students from wealthy families, Cooke explained that the College needs to attract students from outside of New York State. In other words, it needs to expand the pool from which it is drawing students. He also stressed that the source of the current budget problems in the annual operating budget is not a lack of fundraising. "Our problem is students or customers," he stated. The revenue coming in from students is not enough, he went on to explain. He reported that approximately 77 percent of the annual budget comes from student tuition. Cooke tried to rally the troops with his opening comments. "No one is more dissatisfied with the cycle of budget cuts than me," he noted. He reiterated that long range strategic planning would help to alleviate this problem in the future. College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., began the Forum by remarking, "A large part of the work remains to be done." Cooke spoke for about 20 minutes before those assembled broke down into prearranged groups to discuss the plan. A College Forum was held for faculty and administrators to give their opinions on the proposed Long Range Strategic Plan on Thursday, October 23 in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. At a glance INDEX Cooke addresses college forum. "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933" Volume LXVIII Number 7 October 31, 1997 Faculty caught on college faultline Weather: Today—Breezy and mild with late showers...High 60. THETGRIFFIN page 4 page 6 by Marisa Loffredo Griffin News Editor See Faculty Cuts page 4 page 8 Cooke's college forum Imagines Canisius' See Strategic Plan page 5

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page 9 Griffin news writer Erin Hurley reports on the selection process in the ongoing quest for a vice president of Student Affairs. page 2 Colleen Dougherty reports on Public Safety's positive relocation into the basement of Bosch Hall. The move facilitates office accesibility and contributes to heightened awareness and campus security. It is the opinion of one viewpoints columnist that an insufficient number of Buffalonians actually live in the downtown area. Only population movement into the city will permit Buffalo to grow and prosper. As a Griffin feature columnist and the star of her own world, Melissa Lang remarks on the nostalgia of Halloween centering on a "kids rule" mentality. However, the Communications According to Nelson, the budget committee is trying to pull together numbers which indicate what kind of a load each faculty member is carrying, so as to know how many students they have, how many courses they teach, and how many sections. "Right now, it's clear to me that the average student load for each faculty member should be greater than it is right now," he stated. "Until we know that, we can't estimate in terms of the number of full time and adjunct faculty that must be cut." Nelson said, "I'm operating on the assumption that there will be some cuts. I think we'll be further along in the year before it's clear as to how many (faculty will be cut) because it relates to other pieces in the budget process." for up to five years at either half time at half pay or quarter time at one quarter pay. You can then save much money and that can be funneled back into somebody else's salary." As the semester progresses, the anxiety about possible faculty cuts due to budget constraints has not been relieved. Rev. Patrick Lynch S.J., associate professor of Religious Studies and Faculty Senate chair stated that the unresolved question of job loss continues to be a factor that affects faculty attitudes. "I think the faculty, at least the faculty who are directly af- Photo by ASHLEY DORCELY Facuity members wonder what the future holds in store. "In this case," Lynch explains, "the person may choose to teach Lynch added, "It was my impression that Dr. Nelson and Father Cooke would notify faculty as soon as possible simply so that they would have time to go on the job market." Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., and Dr. Herbert Nelson, vice president of Academic Affairs are certainly looking for any and all suggestions to try to prevent cuts, especially of young faculty. For example, some of the 83 percent of tenured faculty have been encouraged to take a yearlong sabbatical or teach half of a course load which constitutes receiving half pay and the same benefits. The other option is that senior faculty planning to retire in two years enroll in the NRP program.fected, are very anxious about their jobs; they're also anxious about their career futures if some do lose their job; they are anxious about finding another job. It would be most helpful that they know as soon as possible whether they're going to be able to stay." byBenRrass Griffin News Reporter by Katie Dettman Griffin News Reporter Winter Student Center becoming reality page 13 This past weekend's four game volleyball winning streak maj lead Canisius to its first victorious season in Golden Griffin volleyball history. naee16 page 16 News 1-5 Editorial 4 Viewpoints 6-7 Features 8-11 Gobbledeygook 12 Sports 13-16 Sleep much? Writer Rob Schufult explains that socialization deprives students of much needed slumber. page 9 Desiring an escape to a foreign land? Get the scoop on the Study Abroad educational and cultural experience and go on a journey of self-discovery. Joe Van Volkenburg, associate campus minister, was one of the people who attended. Van Volkenburg saw the Forum as a positive experience. "[It was] helpful to gather as a community... "I think Father Cooke has good direction," he said. "It's exciting to be part of it Referring to the long range strategic plan, Cooke advised, "If we buy the vision, then every one of us has to take responsibility for recruiting students." Bonaventure." "There can be no gimmicks," he admonished, reminding everyone that the goal is quality education. "It's not something that's going to be easy," he admitted. As the autumn sports season draws to a close, the Men's soccer team proved themselves much improved as they defeated Marist 4-3 last Friday. Matt Watters, President of the USA, commented on the fact that, with the renovations of both Bosch and Frisch Halls as well as Palisano Pavilion in recent years, the amount Elevators used by members of the Canisius community unable to use the stairways will be upgraded as well as the restrooms and entranceways, which are "not very inviting and hard to find," said Smith. Also, Smith commented that, "additional club space is needed because of the constraint that a lot of the clubs have with sharing." But all plans are tentative, and nothing final has been determined yet. Those present at the meeting will meet again in the next two weeks to further discuss the plans. Matters discussed at the meeting included lack of space on campus for student clubs, lack of storage needed by Chartwells Food Service and plans to bring the builiding up to code with the 1988 Americans with Disabilities Act. Among those present at the meeting were Brian Smith, Director of the Student Center; Gary Lou from the Purchasing Department; Paul Meyer from the Physical Plant; Dr. Roth of the Student Services Department and Dr. Wall of Student Affairs. Three student members of the Undergraduate Student Association (USA) were also present at the meeting. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the first meeting regarding the proposed Student Center renovations was held. See Student Center page 2 "We need to sell the image of Canisius College," he told those gathered, but "We're not going to engage ourselves in cut-throat price-cutting with Niagara and St. Cooke described the present student body as composed of "poor and middle class students]." "We are not getting our share of the students who can afford to pay full tuition," he conceded. In addition to attracting more students from wealthy families, Cooke explained that the College needs to attract students from outside of New York State. In other words, it needs to expand the pool from which it is drawing students. He also stressed that the source of the current budget problems in the annual operating budget is not a lack of fundraising. "Our problem is students or customers," he stated. The revenue coming in from students is not enough, he went on to explain. He reported that approximately 77 percent of the annual budget comes from student tuition. Cooke tried to rally the troops with his opening comments. "No one is more dissatisfied with the cycle of budget cuts than me," he noted. He reiterated that long range strategic planning would help to alleviate this problem in the future. College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., began the Forum by remarking, "A large part of the work remains to be done." Cooke spoke for about 20 minutes before those assembled broke down into prearranged groups to discuss the plan. A College Forum was held for faculty and administrators to give their opinions on the proposed Long Range Strategic Plan on Thursday, October 23 in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. At a glance INDEX Cooke addresses college forum. "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933" Volume LXVIII Number 7 October 31, 1997 Faculty caught on college faultline Weather: Today—Breezy and mild with late showers...High 60. THETGRIFFIN page 4 page 6 by Marisa Loffredo Griffin News Editor See Faculty Cuts page 4 page 8 Cooke's college forum Imagines Canisius' See Strategic Plan page 5